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Overview Registered Nurse position in Pennsylvania. The role involves providing nursing personnel to facility residents, maintaining records, coordinating care, and delivering clinical nursing services in accordance with state law and facility policies. Qualifications Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing; or possession of a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Ability to enter health data for residents into electronic medical records data base. Proficient computer skills to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office products. Responsibilities Adhere to Commonwealth/agency/work unit policies and procedures Provide direct nursing clinical care to facility residents and make appropriate referrals as necessary to ensure that residents' medical needs are met Provide emergency first-aid treatment for all youth and staff, comply with the facility medical, dental, and psychiatric providers orders and treatment protocols Triage and treat residents who present with symptoms of medical/dental/psychiatric illness/injury Assist in the development and implementation of resident individualized medical/dental/psychiatric plans, to ensure that each resident has access to health care services, which are based upon his/her identified needs Administer prescribed medications/treatments; observe, record and report symptoms, vital signs and reactions to medications and treatment regimens Complete necessary nursing treatments, obtain appropriate specimens and administer immunizations and screening examinations/assessments in compliance with regulations and physician orders Coordinate appointments and transportation of residents who are referred to off-site health care practitioners so that appropriate follow-up care is received Prepare, document and maintain resident/staff medical records and reports to ensure that appropriate care was rendered; Complete JJACS incident reports as indicated Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide information, consultation, and guidance regarding the residents’ illnesses/injuries to staff, the resident, supervisor and healthcare practitioners Maintain ethical behavior and professional boundaries with coworkers and facility residents Adhere to safety and security policies and procedures Maintain standards of attendance and timeliness Function in accordance with the Pennsylvania Professional Nurse Law and regulations developed pursuant to the law Report to his/her supervisor and complete a Juvenile Justice Automated Case System (JJACS) report regarding: any illness/injury to a staff member or resident which requires off ground medical attention including hospitalizations, any suicide or suicidal gestures, any incident that could result in serious allegations of illegal or unprofessional behavior on the part of facility staff members, any alleged criminal activity occurring at the facility, any incidents of alleged resident abuse, any injury/incident involving a visitor or volunteer, and any serious communicable disease Transcribe all prescribing practitioner orders and comply with the verbal/written orders unless the employee believes that compliance with the orders would jeopardize the health and safety of the residents. If the employee believes that compliance will jeopardize the health and safety of the resident, the employee must immediately inform the prescribing practitioner and his/her supervisor. About Us TulaRay partners with clients to create staffing solutions that meet unique organizational needs. Our services are designed to reduce administrative burdens, protect your brand, and improve assignment time-to-fill. We believe that mutually successful client relationships are built on lasting quality and exceptional customer service. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to high-quality emergency management & healthcare personnel, while ensuring that our clients are taken care of with personalized attention. TulaRay manages total compliance and respectfully supports hundreds of professionals and patient-centered programs. TulaRay is proud to be an affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by visiting our website at tularay.com. Job details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Staffing and Recruiting #J-18808-Ljbffr

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